Dental Assistant: Flexible Schedule, Growth & Free CE

aspendental; Lehigh Acres (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and health/dental/vision

401(k) with match

Career development

Free CE through TAG U

Job summary

Aspen Dental is seeking a Dental Assistant to support clinicians and patients in a full-time role. You will assist with a range of treatment procedures, take x-rays, set up and breakdown operatory, and help manage patient flow while upholding infection control standards.

You will also educate patients on oral hygiene, assist with impressions and scans, and collaborate with the team to ensure high-quality care. Aspen Dental provides a strong training program and a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other members of the dental team to provide exceptional patient care.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Active license, registration, or permit as required by the state of practice; including x-ray certification if required.

Responsibilities

• Assist during a variety of treatment procedures.
• Take dental x-rays.
• Set up and breakdown operatory post treatment.
• Execute patient handoffs and monitors patient flow within the practice.
• Manage infection control - prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment.
• Educate patients on appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain good oral health.
• Complete denture soft relines and manufacture temporary crowns.
• Perform quality impressions and bite registrations.
• Perform digital intraoral scans.
• Support patient charting for doctors.
• Perform various office tasks as necessary.
• Collaborate with practice team to ensure optimum patient satisfaction.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Commitment to learning

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Active license/permit as required by the state

Job description

Aspen Dental is seeking a Dental Assistant to support clinicians and patients in a full-time role. You will assist with a range of treatment procedures, take x-rays, set up and breakdown operatory, and help manage patient flow while upholding infection control standards.

You will also educate patients on oral hygiene, assist with impressions and scans, and collaborate with the team to ensure high-quality care. Aspen Dental provides a strong training program and a supportive culture.